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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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What's the total fluid capacity of a Chevy SB power steering system ?
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Enough to get it full.
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About 24 oz's

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The AIM says 20 1/2 fluid oz. I strongly recommend that you fill the system with genuine GM power steering fluid. GM #89020661 for a 32 fluid oz container.
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